First ever MOU signed in FSJ

Photo: (From Left) Chief Norman Davis of the Doig River First Nation, Doig River Councillor Gerry Attachie, and Fort St. John Mayor Bruce Lantz, sign the first-ever Memorandum of Understanding in the Peace region.

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A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the city of Fort St. John and the Doig River First Nation.

The MOU is the first one to be signed in the Peace Region and could open the door for further agreements between the city and other First Nations groups in the area.

Fort St. John Mayor Bruce Lantz says he believes the signing means the city will be able to move forward into the future to create better partnerships.

He added that signing the MOU would help create tangible opportunities for First Nations, as well as for industry and the province.

The Fort St. John city council was in attendance at the signing. As well, other representatives from around the Peace River region attended, including Diane Able, a Treaty 8 representative, the Mayor of Chetwynd Evan Saugstad, and Director of Area C Arthur Hadland.

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